DISCUSSION POINTSUsing the words and expressions in the box discuss the questions below:
1. Are standards only relevant to large businesses? Can start-ups benefit from these just as much as established firms? 2. Do businesses really need standards if they have the best solution already?
READING 1 Read the text about the development of standards and answer the following questions:
1. What are the main principles of standard development? 2. What stages are involved in standards development? 3. Are standards reviewed? Why? HOW ARE ISO STANDARDS DEVELOPED? ISO standards are developed according to the following principles. Consensus The views of all interests are taken into account: manufacturers, vendors and users, consumer groups, testing laboratories, governments, engineering professions and research organizations. Industry wide Global solutions to satisfy industries and customers worldwide.
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